Divorced My Cheating Husband, Married A Billionaire novel Chapter 18

"Ri, is this hospital safe?" Renee asked while Riley was sketching another jewelry design.

Riley raised a brow and asked, "Of course, Mom. Why did you ask?"

Renee frowned and said, "I - I." She leaned back in her hospital bed and resumed, "Don't want another heart attack."

Riley's mother spoke better now, but her voice was still weak. Hearing her mother's concern, she sat on the bed next to Renee and reassured, "We are in a new hospital, Mom. It's a safe and secure environment. No one from Brian's mistress will disturb us. And you have Miranda and Loraine, who are always here for you."

Miranda and Loraine were Renee's caregivers. They took turns tending to Renee, especially when Riley was not around.

"No one can enter?" Renee asked.

"Yes, mom. Adr - I mean, I had given them specific instructions not to let anyone else enter your room," Riley revealed. "Rest assured, the hospital has stringent security measures in place. Only the necessary medical staff are allowed to see you."

Renee nodded and sighed. She said, "Good."

A knock on the door interrupted their conversation. A lady walked in, saying, "Good afternoon, Miss Allen. Let's have some simple physical therapy today."

Miranda, the caregiver, walked in with the therapist, and that was Riley's cue to leave. She kissed her mother's forehead and said, "Mom, I'm leaving early today because I need to collect my things from the office, but I'll be here early tomorrow."

"I love you, Riley," Renee said.

Riley's heart warmed at her mother's words. She replied, "I love you too, Mom."

Riley arrived at Brey Jewelry & Apparel Co. at four in the afternoon. She went straight to her office and packed up her things. As she did, she could not help but be woeful. This had been her life for the past four years, but she had to give it up.

"Fuck you, Brian," Riley muttered as she stuffed the last of her belongings in a box.

The employees watched her from the glass windows of her office the entire time. Now and then, she noticed them whispering to each other. Riley could only imagine what was going on in their minds. 'Poor Mrs. Martin had now been replaced by a younger woman.'

Riley had two boxes to carry, so she decided to have Max, the driver, help her take her things. Before she could make the call, Brian's assistant knocked on the open door. The assistant said, "Mister Martin would like to speak with you."

"I don't have anything to -" Riley paused. Did she really have nothing to ask or say to Brian? Actually, she did. So, she agreed. "Okay, I'll go."

She followed the assistant to Brian's office, and after she was alone in front of the man who had crushed her heart into a million pieces, she asked, "What is it?"

Brian was clearly waiting for her. He wasn't busy with anything and already had his arms crossed against his chest. Brian's blue eyes, which Riley used to think were gorgeous, now look boring in her view.

"I have another contract for you to sign," Brian disclosed before pushing a folder toward Riley. "Read it."

Riley frowned and grabbed the document. Brian was going to give her their marital home provided that she would not file any legal actions against him and Claire, more specifically, adultery.

"Claire's mother told me." Brian got up and said, "Apparently, you are cooking something up. You want to contest the divorce? You want more money? You want to sue me and Claire? Won't you ever let this go, Riley?"